Lanterns Episode 5 Review

Lanterns Episode 5 Review

Author: Chris Jones, Derek O'Neill and John Harrison. TV Podcast Industries September 17, 2026 Duration: 1:21:51

For an explosive episode we have Chris back to join Derek and John to discuss Lanterns Episode 5 "Lights Out" in full spoiler filled detail.

Lanterns Episode 5 “Lights Out” Synopsis

Episode Written by: Justin Britt-Gibson

Episode Directed By: Geeta Vasant Patel

Kerry Kane arrived in Rushville in 2007 chased by criminals from Gotham looking to kill her for father's crimes. Faced with an impossible situation, she is saved by Zoe who steps in to snap neck take a pinky and make a deal that some day Kerry will have to stand up and defend Zoe in a similar way.

Back in 2016, John Stewart is unable to get out of his rental car that Hal Jordan crashed into a pole. Zoe finds John but as the car explodes she lets him burn up inside. In hospital, Zoe uses her technology to repair John's burnt skin and makes a similar deal with him, as she did with Kerry, that in return for her help she will need his protection.

Meanwhile Hal meets with Antaan and his group. He tells them William Macon is the Manhunter they are searching for, while he goes after the real Manhunter, Zoe. Antaan's aliens destroy the Macon compound and Antaan faces off with Macon testing him with his alien language and their previous relationship to see if he is actually the Manhunter. Eventually, his resignation of being captured betrays Macon and Antaan removes his heart to confirm he's just a regular human and not his former partner Zoe. He manages to track her down and goes into self destruct mode but Hal uses his lantern ring to contain Antaan's explosive power killing him.

After recovering from his burns, John gets the drop on Hal at his hotel. The two fight until Hal is beaten and broken, but the motel is destroyed by the satellite lasers. Hal protects them both with the ring but John escapes from the rubble only to leave Hal as bait to draw out Zoe and takes her out with a sniper shot to the head.

John takes the crystalline heart of the Manhunter, the lantern and Hal's Green Lantern ring to the Guardian Lianna. She expects him to take over Hal's role but John tells her that it just made him feel empty and leaves them all behind.

Lanterns Episode 5 Cast

  • Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
  • Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan
  • Kelly MacDonald as Sheriff Kelly
  • Garrett Delahunt as William Macon
  • Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe
  • Paul Ben-Victor as Antaan
  • with Laura Linney as Lianna

Rushville Redneck Bar Quiz

During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Lantern's Redneck Bar Quiz. You can send in your answers each week to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com At the end of the eight episode series the fellow Lantern with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Lanterns goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com

Question 5: According to the town sign what year was Rushville established?

Contact us and subscribe to the podcast

Thank you so much for listening to our Lanterns Podcast. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast through our website TV Podcast Industries.

Join Us On On Facebook or Discord

We want to hear your thoughts on the show and you can email us to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/tvpodcastindustries or join us on our brand new Discord server at https://discord.gg/DyVtkuuWZP we'd love to see you wherever you want to join us.

Join us on TV Podcast Industries

If you want to keep up with us and all of our podcasts, please subscribe over at https://tvpodcastindustries.com. Where we continue to podcast about multiple TV shows we hope you'll love.

Next time on The Lanterns Podcast

The next episode will be released on the 21st of September so we'll chat all about The Lanterns Episode 6 on our next podcast.

Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and keep guarding the universe.

Derek and John

TV Podcast Industries

All images and audio clips are copyright of Warner Bros. and their respective copyright owners.

The music for the episode is a clip of How to Train Your Dragnet by Ezra Lipp.


Join Chris Jones, Derek O'Neill, and John Harrison for a weekly deep dive into the shows everyone is talking about. TV Podcast Industries is your regular hangout for thoughtful, often spirited, conversations about the latest and most significant series across all platforms. Each episode focuses on a specific title, breaking down the storytelling, characters, and that week's big twists or revelations. You'll hear their detailed reviews and discussions on everything from major franchise entries like Marvel's Daredevil Born Again and The Boys to ambitious adaptations such as The Last of Us and The Sandman. They explore the vast landscapes of shows like The Rings of Power and the final frontier in Star Trek: Picard, while also keeping an eye on new arrivals like Alien Earth and Ironheart. The scope isn't limited to live-action; animated series and manga adaptations get their due attention as well, reflecting a genuine passion for the entire medium. This podcast feels like chatting with a few well-informed friends who are just as eager to analyse a brilliant scene as they are to debate a disappointing finale. It's a comprehensive and engaging listen for anyone who finishes an episode and immediately wants to hear a smart conversation about it. Tune in for their insightful, often funny, and always dedicated coverage of the television industry's biggest hits and hidden gems.
Author: Language: en-ie Episodes: 50

TV Podcast Industries
Podcast Episodes
Lanterns Episode 6 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:06
A bit of a change of pace for Lanterns Episode 6 "Bad Optics" as the show returns to the big mystery in 2026. We discuss it all and the huge cameo in full spoiler filled detail.Lanterns Episode 6 “Bad Optics” SynopsisEpi…
Lanterns Episode 4 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:42
Derek and John chat all about the very twisty Lanterns Episode 4 "The Weenie" in full spoiler filled detail. Do we know who the Manhunter is or just get even more candidates for the list?Lanterns Episode 4 “The Weenie” S…
Lanterns Episode 3 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:26
John and Derek are back to discuss a different kind of origin story in Lanterns Episode 3 "OutKast" in full spoiler filled detail.Lanterns Episode 3 “OutKast” SynopsisEpisode Written by: Vanessa BadenEpisode Directed By:…
Lanterns Episode 2 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:58
Welcome back fellow guardians, this week Derek and John are joined by Chris to chat all about Lanterns Episode 2 "Trust Fall" as Hal and John go on separate journeys in 2016.Lanterns Episode 2 “Trust Fall” SynopsisEpisod…
Lanterns Episode 1 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:50
Welcome to the podcast fellow guardians, we are finally back in the DC TV universe with Lanterns Episode 1 "Pilot". The brand new DC series on HBO Max.Lanterns Episode 1 “Pilot” SynopsisEpisode Written by: Chris Mundy, D…
Spider-Man Brand New Day Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:25
Two billion dollars in the bank already and Spider-Man Brand New Day is already one of the biggest hits of 2026 and rightly so. Our full team are finally back to discuss all of this best moments from this years Marvel an…
Summer 2026 Shows We Recommend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:32
While we are off on our holidays, there are loads of great things to watch. Here Derek recommends the top shows he has been watching while he is avoiding sunburn outside.Recommended ShowsTip Toe - Alan Cumming and David…
The Boys Final Season Wrap Up Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:38
One last go round for The Boys Season 5 Wrap Up. We chat all about the final season, discuss your feedback on Season 5 and announce the winner of our Final ever Boys Pub Quiz goodies.The Boys Season 5 Wrap UpHead Writer…
Spider-Noir Finale Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:08
Finale time as Derek and John chat all about Spider-Noir Episode 8 "Man Behind The Mask” as the fantastic show comes to an end. We discuss this all in Spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched the episode before…
Spider-Noir Episode 7 Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:30
It's the penultimate episode as we chat all about Spider-Noir Episode 7 "Nobody’s Hero” as drunken Ben gets into a bar fight. We discuss this all in Spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched the episode before jo…